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Kochie's Business Builders: Neuroscience And Leadership - Are Leaders Born, Or Made?
Social scientist, leadership expert and award-winning filmmaker, Silvia Damiano has spent the past two decades pondering the question: is a good leader made or born?
Why Speaking Up Can Be So Difficult Sometimes
Speaking up can be difficult for even seasoned leaders at times. Learning to overcome the first reaction and instead promote a better response when we feel confronted can help.
Mindfulbiz Podcast: Using Neuroscience To Create Better Leaders
Leadership is quickly becoming a more accessible dream where Business Owners, Managers and CEOs can create and develop more leaders within their business to improve their working environment for success.
The Remarkable History Of Human Adaptability
Anthropology can teach leaders about how humans used to be and give us a glimpse of how humans might be in the future.
The Pause Leaders Need To Take
Women have a unique perspective on leadership, as motherhood and leadership require similar qualities. Female leaders offer compassion while nurturing new leaders.
Building A Health-Conscious Culture At Work
Wellness doesn’t end when the workday begins. Rather, people need opportunities to maintain good physical and mental health to ward off potential issues.
Helping Leaders Overcome Biases That Block True Connections
Bias naturally plays a role in our decisions & leadership-making skills. To fix the problem of unconscious bias, you first have to admit there IS a problem.
A Fresh Agenda: Take A Shower To Spark Creativity
Silvia Damiano speaks to Cristina Mendonsa from A Fresh Agenda about the i4 Neuroleader Model & Methodology of leadership, the About my Brain Institute and her new documentary, “Make Me A Leader”. They discuss creativity and how to train our brains to be more innovative.
The Way Women Lead
Experts have long positioned that the differences between how men and women think do have an impact on leadership
The Pink Elephant In The Room - Differences Between Male And Female Leaders
Leaders think differently based on their gender. Female leaders tend to foster connections and value personal development.
Communication Skills Are Like A Muscle, They Need Exercise
We know that communication contributes to business results. When people become aware of how they do or do not communicate, they can begin to develop these skills.
Swing Into A New Mindset For Better Leadership
The right mindset is necessary for authentic leadership. Meditation and playtime can help you reset your brain for innovation.
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